Question

There are some oranges and apples in a box.

Answer 1

Answer:

45 apples and 9 oranges

Step-by-step explanation:

Total = 54

Ratio = 1:5

Total Parts = 1+5 = 6

Oranges:

=> $\frac{1}{6} * 54$

=> 1*9

=> 9 oranges

Apples:

=> $\frac{5}{6} * 54$

=> 5*9

=> 45 apples

Answer 2

Answer:

45

Step-by-step explanation:

The total amount of oranges and apples in the box are 54.

54/(1+5)

54/6

= 9

Oranges to apples is in the ratio 1:5

1×9 : 5×9

9 : 45

The number of oranges in the box are 9.

The number of apples in the box are 45.